Mar 26, 2023

Marvin P. Johnston, 86, of McCune, passed away at 7:48 p.m., Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi in Pittsburg.

Marvin Phillip Johnston was born on October 2, 1936, to Owen and Mabel S. (Laird) Johnston in rural McCune.  He grew up and attended school in rural McCune, graduating from McCune Rural High School in 1954....

Mar 24, 2023

Sherry L. Oldenburg, 61, of Parsons, passed away at 8:48 a.m., Friday, March 24, 2023, in the Labette Health Emergency Department.

Sherry Lynn Richardson was born on March 7, 1962, to Gerald Dean Richardson and Linda Kay (Nixon) Richardson in Parsons.  As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in Parsons until moving with her...

Mar 24, 2023

Valerie S. Montgomery of Parsons, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023, at her home.

Valerie Sue (Logan) Montgomery was born on April 18, 1965, to James and Virginia Rose (Whitson) Logan.

For a number of years, Valerie worked as Certified Nurse Assistant at nursing homes in the Parsons area.

She had a...

Mar 24, 2023

Shirley Rose Banzet, 84, of of Chetopa, Kansas passed away at 10:35 p.m., Friday, March 24, 2023 at the Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.

She was born June 14, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio to Joseph and Anna (Pudelski) Darway.  She graduated from high school at the Olmstead Falls High School in 1956.  Shirley was united in marriage...

Mar 20, 2023

Our loving Father has called into His presence for all eternity His child, Cri Cri Schommer.  She passed away the morning of Monday, March 20, 2023, at Parsons Presbyterian Manor.

Cri Cri, the daughter of LD and Colene (Gardner) Hunter, was born on March 26, 1945, in Fort Scott, Kansas.  As a young girl, she grew up...

Mar 17, 2023

Ella J. Webster, 65, of Parsons, passed away at 9:34 p.m., Friday, March 17, 2023, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City.

Ella Jane Nading was born on March 18, 1957, to Kenneth and Wilma Kathryn (Wood) Nading in Parsons, Kansas.  She grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Labette County High...

Mar 11, 2023

Ceretha A. "Rita" Rettmann, 66, of Parsons, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at her home.

Rita was born on April 12, 1956, to Larry Edwin and Barbara Lucille (Gamblian) Troester in Illinois.  As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in Davenport, Iowa.  In 1971, she moved with her family to Parsons, where...

Mar 9, 2023

Donzell Harding, 31, of Wichita and formerly of Parsons, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Wichita.

Donzell Maurice Harding was born on December 18, 1991, to Michael Eugene Harding and Christina Dee Winkler in Wichita, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Labette County High School.

He worked as...

Mar 9, 2023

Taj F. Young, 51, of Parsons, passed away the morning of Thursday, March 9, 2023, at his home.

Taj Feon Young was born on December 15, 1971, to Wayman L. Young and Fannie Dolores Beard in Coffeyville, Kansas.  As a young boy, he grew up and attended school in Parsons and Independence.

Family was the...

Mar 8, 2023

Carolyn S. Trimble, 80, formerly of Melrose, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 in Hamilton, Ohio.

She was born on October 7, 1942, to Carl and Sue Trotter in Texas City, Texas.

On March 2, 1967, Carolyn and Rodney L. Trimble were united in marriage in Texas City.  While Mr. Trimble was serving in...

Mar 6, 2023

Wanda J. Andrews, 93, of Parsons, entered the gates of heaven the afternoon of Monday, March 6, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society of Parsons.

Wanda Jean Swiggart was born on August 20, 1929, to Erman Monroe and Lottie (Daugherty) Swiggart in Douglas, Oklahoma.  As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in Douglas, graduating...

Feb 27, 2023

John E. "Johnnie" Maffei, 81, of McCune, loving husband and father, went to be with his heavenly Father, on Monday, February 27, 2023.  He passed away at his home following a brief illness.

He was born on July 21, 1941, to Arthur Edward and Bertha Gertrude (Bergmann) Maffei in St. Paul, Kansas.  As a young boy, he...

Feb 25, 2023

David E. Han, 72, of Strauss, passed away from complications after heart surgery at 7:42 p.m., Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Freeman West in Joplin.

David Ernest Han was born on August 30, 1950, to Ernest Morrow and Mildred Kathleen (Sartin) Han at the Doctor's office on Main Street in McCune, Kansas.  He grew up and attended...

Feb 24, 2023

David M. Blaich, 79, of Parsons, passed away at 5:20 a.m., Friday, February 24, 2023, at Labette Health.

David Michael Blaich was born on March 3, 1943, to Lewis and Margaret (Stevenson) Blaich in Parsons.  He grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Parsons High School in 1961.

For 43 years, David worked...

Feb 20, 2023

Billy R. "Bill" Moore, 92, of Lenexa and long-time former Parsons resident, passed away at 11:19 p.m., Monday, February 20, 2023, at Sunrise of Lenexa in Lenexa, Kansas.

Billy Ray Moore was born on January 5, 1931, to Frank and Rosina Johanna (Seifert) Moore in rural St. Paul.  He grew up and attended school in the rural...

Feb 18, 2023

Betty J. Houston, 93, of rural Altamont, passed away at 2:05 a.m., Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Oswego Health and Rehab in Oswego.

Betty Jewel Thompson was born on January 2, 1930, to Ernie Roy and Lois (Harris) Thompson in Parsons, KS.  As a young girl, she grew up in rural Parsons and attended Salem Grade School. ...

Feb 16, 2023

Carl Craig, 93 of Independence, passed away at 8:00 a.m., Thursday, February 16, 2023 at the Morningstar Care Home in Neodesha, Kansas.

Carl Denzil Craig was born January 4, 1930 on Craig Ranch in rural Meade County, Kansas to Orval and Julia (Tackitt) Craig.  He grew up and attended country schools in Meade County and graduated from...

Feb 15, 2023

Derrick M. Beery, 52, of Parsons, passed away at 3:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at his home.

Derrick Mac Beery was born on May 18, 1970, to Herman Mac and Velma Joyce "Jody" (Braden) Beery in Parsons, Kansas.  As a young boy, he grew up in the Labette City area, and attended Bartlett Grade School and...

Feb 5, 2023

Thelma J. Santee, 89, of Joplin and formerly of Parsons, passed away at 9:28 a.m., Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin.

Thelma Jean Robison was born on January 22, 1934, to Claude Earl and Cora Esther (Mitchell) Robison in Mound Valley, Kansas.  As a young girl, she grew up and attended school at Mound...

Feb 2, 2023

Stanley Michael "Mike" Benge, 71, of Parsons, passed away at 4:45 a.m., Thursday, February 2, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family and holding his wife's hand.

He was born on October 12, 1951, to Raymond Emory and Lillie Ilene (Washburn) Benge in Alexandria, Missouri.  He grew up and attended school in New Boston, Iowa.